How much funding does Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund provide?

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Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund

UNITED WAY OF THE BAY AREA

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Greater Bay Area Central Coast Wildfire Relief Fund

Status: Launched August 2020 for immediate and long-term recovery assistance

Geographic Scope: 15 counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, and Del Norte

Focus Areas:

Immediate relief assistance including housing assistance (vouchers or cash)

Cash assistance to displaced families

Identified immediate needs

Long-term recovery support including:

- Food and rent assistance
- Case management services
- Mental health counseling
- Basic needs services to vulnerable populations
- Support for non-profit agencies serving vulnerable populations

Background:
Four United Way organizations joined forces to create this fund in response to wildfires spreading throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast in August 2020. The fund assists residents and community agencies affected by the wildfires.

Focuses on vulnerable populations including:

Families

Seniors

Children

People with disabilities and special needs

Low- and moderate-income earners

Immigrants and undocumented individuals

Participating Organizations:

United Way Bay Area

United Way of the Wine Country

United Way Monterey County

United Way of Santa Cruz County